Critical Advice Before Purchasing Dali and Other Art as an Investment!

Authenticating Salvador Dali – Whom Can You Trust?

Without a doubt there is much to be learned and discerned before one plunges headlong into what is easily classified as risky business for the ill-informed. The purchase of art, such as the works of Salvador Dali, Chagall, Miro, and Rembrandt for example, can be attractive when couched in flowery speech by a fast talking salesperson on a vacation cruise or in a less than honest gallery. But wait…before you find yourself in just such a position of being tempted, you must read Authenticating Salvador Dali - Whom Can You Trust?, authored by David Phillips for Fine Art Registry®.

This article begins by outlining the process of authentication and more importantly who does it. Too many instances of confusion in the process have led to frustration and good money spent after bad. First rule that is noted is that authentication definitely precedes the appraisal of the artwork. The truth of the artwork is the basis. Experts exist in many fields concerning originals and graphic works and are recognized by the art industry. The most respected of auction houses use them. The article expands greatly on many points, such as trusting only independent and disinterested experts. Read more